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Health Professions Schools in New Hampshire

6,050 students earned Health Professions degrees in New Hampshire in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in New Hampshire

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,266
Master’s Degree 1,488
Associate Degree 708
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 236
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 236
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 236
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 168
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 168
Post-Master’s Certificate 115
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 115
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 69
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 69
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 69
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Gender Distribution

In New Hampshire, a health professions major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in New Hampshire is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 67.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in New Hampshire

There are 98,630 people in the state and 22,470,500 people in the nation working in health professions jobs.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in New Hampshire

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $62,420, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New Hampshire that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester
3,463 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
134,345 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at SNHU. Graduates earn an average $39,199 after graduation.

#2

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus

Durham
443 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
14,348 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UNH. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#3

Rivier University

Nashua
368 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,178 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,949 after earning their degree at this institution. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

#4

Franklin Pierce University

Rindge
241 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,928 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

#5

Dartmouth College

Hanover
237 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
6,292 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $70,635 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $32,410.

#6

NHTI-Concord's Community College

Concord
167 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,945 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 17%. The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average.

#7

Plymouth State University

Plymouth
127 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,491 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%.

#8

Saint Anselm College

Manchester
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,019 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. This private school has an average net price of $32,819.

#8

Granite State College

Concord
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
1,879 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $40,876 after graduation. A typical student attending GSC will pay a net price of $13,725.

#10

River Valley Community College

Claremont
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
694 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,754 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 16%. A typical student attending NH Community Technical College - Claremont will pay a net price of $19,847.

Health Professions Careers in NH

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title NH Job Growth NH Median Salary
Home Health Aides 37% $28,530
Physician Assistants 36% $112,530
Nurse Practitioners 35% $108,750
Personal Care Aides 33% $26,470
Marriage and Family Therapists 33% $40,750
Software Applications Developers 29% $108,650
Physical Therapist Assistants 26% $59,150
Substance Abuse Counselors 25% $0
Athletic Trainers 25% $49,910
Medical Assistants 24% $36,400
Physical Therapists 23% $82,760
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 23% $34,930
Nursing Instructors and Professors 22% $72,220
Respiratory Therapists 21% $66,430
Mental Health Counselors 21% $0
Community Health Workers 21% $46,460
Health Specialties Professors 21% $89,230
Nurse Midwives 20% $105,280
Therapists 20% $0
Veterinarians 20% $94,590
Medical Secretaries 20% $38,990
Occupational Therapists 19% $80,360
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 19% $78,650
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $98,290
Phlebotomists 19% $36,060
Optometrists 18% $122,720
Massage Therapists 17% $41,550
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 17% $83,420
Substance Abuse Social Workers 17% $56,940
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 16% $40,370
Occupational Therapy Assistants 16% $56,510
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 15% $68,560
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 15% $64,560
Dental Hygienists 15% $78,340
Dentists 15% $208,000
Dietitians and Nutritionists 15% $61,330
Dental Assistants 14% $47,900
Physical Therapist Aides 14% $31,650
Audiologists 14% $0
Registered Nurses 14% $71,640
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 14% $64,760
Counselors 13% $0
Nurse Anesthetists 13% $160,520
Health Technologists and Technicians 13% $42,380
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 13% $36,870
Exercise Physiologists 13% $51,040
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $73,840
Family and General Practitioners 12% $208,000
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 12% $38,180
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 12% $73,580
Computer and Information Research Scientists 12% $130,320
Pharmacy Technicians 12% $31,610
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 11% $70,280
Surgical Technologists 11% $50,200
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 11% $41,990
Dispensing Opticians 11% $41,040
Speech-Language Pathologists 11% $72,870
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 11% $62,890
Physicians and Surgeons 11% $208,000
Clergy 11% $57,200
Nursing Assistants 11% $31,280
Healthcare Support Workers 10% $28,380
Rehabilitation Counselors 10% $42,410
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 10% $51,910
Computer User Support Specialists 10% $50,330
Sales Managers 9% $142,020
Computer Workers 9% $113,770
Marketing Managers 9% $128,660
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $73,080
Chiropractors 8% $67,970
Dental Laboratory Technicians 8% $39,660
Medical Scientists 8% $76,680
Managers 8% $118,520
Psychology Professors 8% $79,530
Radiation Therapists 7% $88,790
Medical Equipment Preparers 7% $35,850
Administrative Services Managers 7% $94,880
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 7% $0
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 6% $45,390
Engineers 6% $89,780
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 5% $0
Pharmacists 5% $129,410
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 3% $55,450
Social Work Professors 0% $75,330
Podiatrists 0% $0
Fine Artists 0% $47,380
Physicists 0% $122,340
Dietetic Technicians 0% $28,710
Recreational Therapists 0% $45,450
Psychiatric Aides -3% $37,790
Medical Transcriptionists -4% $39,420
Computer Programmers -5% $73,850

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